Visa for stays exceeding 90 days to participate in the North American Language and Culture Assistant program (NALCAP) sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Spain.
The following family members may obtain a visa to accompany the student, requirements at the end of this page:
The spouse or unmarried partner.
Children who are minors or who have a disability.
Visas for family members do not constitute work permits.
This Consular Office will accept applications ONLY from legal residents in MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT OR MAINE.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. One national visa application form filled and signed by the applicant.
2. One photograph glued or clipped onto visa application form. Photo specifications: 2x2 inches (51x51mm) in size, printed on matte/glossy paper, taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance in front of a white/off white background, non-smiling. Copies of photos are not accepted.
3. Passport or travel document: Original and photocopy of the page(s) of the passport that contain biometric data. Emergency passports are not accepted.
- Issued in the last 10 years.
- With at least 2 empty pages.
- Valid for at least the intended period of stay.
4. Acceptance letter by the Regional Education Authorities (“nombramiento”) that must include:
- Information on the school the applicant has been appointed to, address, phone number and contact email.
- Grant information.
- Duration of the program (including any necessary orientation courses beforehand)
- Insurance policy information.
5. Proof of medical insurance: in the case that the insurance provided by the school the applicant has been appointed to does not cover the entirety of the student’s stay in the country (see required documents in General student visa).
6. Proof of legal residence in this Consular district through copy of U.S. Drivers’ License or State ID.
7. Payment of the visa fee: Must be payed only by cash. This fee is non-refundable.
- For U.S. citizens: $160.00.
- For citizens of Australia: $420.00.
- For citizens of the UK: for stays shorter than 180 days: $85.00; for stays longer than 180 days: $214.00.
- For citizens of Canada: $92.00.
- For citizens of Bangladesh: $96.00.
- For citizens of Mauritania: $255.00.
- For all other non-U.S. citizens: $85.00.
Visa fees are revised quarterly according to current exchange rates and can be subject to changes.
FOR STAYS OF 180 DAYS OR MORE:
8. Criminal background check: Applicants of legal age must submit an original or notarized copy of their criminal background check issued by the country/countries of residence in the past 5 years.
- Criminal background checks must be issued by the U.S. Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). We do not accept State or Local Background Checks.
- Criminal background checks must be issued within the 6 months preceding the submission of the visa application.
- It must be authenticated with the FBI Hague Apostille and include an official/certified translation to Spanish.
- Under no circumstances will a criminal background check be accepted if it has been altered or damaged in any way, including damage caused by removing staples.
If the applicant has lived outside the United States in the past 5 years, an original or notarized copy of a criminal background check from every country of residence must be provided. These background checks must also be authenticated with the Hague Apostille and translated into Spanish.
If the country/countries in which the applicant has lived in the past 5 years is not subject to the Hague Convention of 1961, the background check must be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country and then by the Consulate of Spain in said country.
INFO FBI BACKGROUND CHECK DEPARTMENT OF STATE
INFO DEPARTMENT OF STATE APOSTILLE:
9. Medical certificate demonstrating the the applicant does not suffer from drug addiction, mental health issues or any diseases that could have serious repercussions for public health in accordance with the International Health Regulations of 2005.
- This certificate must be issued within 90 days of submitting the visa application.
- This certificate must include a stamp from the issuing Medical Center, doctor’s signature and doctor’s License Number.
- The certificate must be written on letterhead paper from hospital/doctor’s office or directly on the provided
template.
When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents.
Passports must be picked up in person.